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The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.

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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18363 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Annual Compliances for FY 2022-23 W.R.T ROC & RBI

April 9, 2022 6180 Views 0 comment Print

COMPLIANCE CALENDER FOR “ANNUAL COMPLIANCES FOR FY 2022-23” W.R.T. ROC & RBI S. No Form which to be filed To be Filed with Applicability Last Date of Filling Applicable on Pvt/ Public Company 1 MSME FORM-I ROC Form for furnishing half yearly return with the ROC in respect of outstanding payments beyond 45 days to […]

Debentures under Companies Act, 2013 – Meaning, Attributes, Types, Use & Redmption

April 8, 2022 71934 Views 1 comment Print

If a company needs money without reducing its equity status, the Company selects a Debentures Issue. It is a debt to the Company. It is similar to borrowing money that needs to be repaid over a while. Debentures have a fixed interest rate. Both organizations and governments often issue debentures to raise funds or capital. […]

All About Corporate Social Resonsibility (CSR)

April 8, 2022 58941 Views 3 comments Print

With the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Companies are able to develop their own social investment strategies and decide where to invest and implement programs, but the government has recommended particular areas of need, including eradicating hunger and poverty, maternal and child health, promoting gender equality and environmental sustainability etc. Companies should give preference to the […]

Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2022

April 8, 2022 7398 Views 0 comment Print

Provided further that in case of a Company being incorporated as a Nidhi, the declaration by the Central Government under section 406 of the Act shall be obtained by the Nidhi before commencing the business and a declaration in this behalf shall be submitted at the stage of incorporation by the

Upcoming ROC Compliance For FY 2022-2023

April 8, 2022 10671 Views 1 comment Print

This article enlightens about the company’s compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and the latest amendments thereof. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the early months of the new calendar year i.e. 2022 has issued various notifications introducing new Compliances and reporting requirements in the Corporate Circle. Every company registered in India must abide by […]

CIRP Cannot be Initiated over undecided Claims or Unregistered Agreements

April 8, 2022 2727 Views 0 comment Print

Smarkworks Coworking Spaces Pvt. Ltd Vs Turbot HQ India Pvt. Ltd. (NCLT Cuttack) The Liquidated Damages will crystalize only after the adjudication by the competent Civil Court. This cannot be determined in the Insolvency Proceedings; undecided claim cannot be used to bring an application for insolvency. When the agreement is engrossed on unstamped paper, the […]

Understanding of Nidhi Company

April 7, 2022 5925 Views 0 comment Print

As per Rule 3 (da) of Nidhi Rules, 2014, ‘Nidhi’ means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and saving amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with the rules made by […]

ROC Due Dates For F.Y. 2022-2023 (01.04.2022-31.03.2023)

April 7, 2022 8775 Views 0 comment Print

The Article comprises of the Compliances of the Due Dates for the F.Y. 2022-2023 (01.04.2022-31.03.2023) for filing of Form MSME-1, PAS-6, NDH-3, CSR-2, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC/Web KYC, ADT-1, AOC-4, MGT-7/7A, FC-4 and FC-3. S. No.  Forms For the Period Within days Due Dates 1. MSME-1 Half Yearly ♦(April to September) ♦(October to March) In respect of […]

Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013

April 7, 2022 2928 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013 and explains compliance related  filing of BEN- 2, DIR-12, AOC-5, CHG-1 (other than Debentures) and CHG-9 for debentures and CHG-4. Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013 S. No. Description Form Due date 1 Disclosure of Significant Beneficial Owner BEN- 2 BEN- 2 is […]

Matters To Be Included In Board of Directors Report

April 7, 2022 27969 Views 1 comment Print

Chapter-IX, Accounts of Companies Section 134 (3): Financial Statement, Board’s Report etc. Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN BOARD’S REPORT There shall be attached to statements laid before a company in general meeting a report by its Board of Directors which shall include: Every company (mandatory for listed […]

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